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Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always

Review for Jennifer A. by Natalee O.

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural

Review for Shawn H. by Josselin L.

We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched

Review for Devin H. by Marc D.

Special needs caregivers in Joppa, MD

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Cynthia O.


Joppa, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs

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I'm a seasoned professional licensed nurse, wellness consultant and chief. I have current pediatric experience and have worked as a camp nurse. My nursing career has been wonderful and I have a wide scope of practice. I am a professional chief and specialize in healthy cuzine. I have superior references from caring for people...
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Yemmy O.


Joppa, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I am an experienced caregiver. I have worked with seniors and children with different kind of disability. I am a certified CMT, CPR. I am very caring and can transport to appointment. I am available for to work from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
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Autumn S.


Joppa, MD

$17/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I also have had experience with special needs children.
Autumn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather S.


Joppa, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm heather. I'm CPR certified and licensed. I've have many years of experience with caring for children of all ages and needs. I have experience with children of special medical needs as my toddler nephew has leukemia. I have also taught special needs children. I love pets, board games, arts and crafts and going to the...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Breonna M.


Joppa, MD

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hesrt Of A Special Needs Mom

With the task of raising a disabled child as a single mom I empathize with my clients and am there to uplift and encourage them every step of the way.
Breonna can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer A.


Belcamp, MD

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jennifer has been a Godsend to our family! She takes the best care of my Mother who has severe Dementia! My Mother loves her and she has been more than a care giver for our family. She goes above and beyond her duties and I never knew how much she is needed by my...

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I interviewed Shawn to see if she would be a good fit for our family as we were needing childcare for our 4 month old and toddler when I went back to work. She was beyond professional and exceeded my expectations as to what she was able to offer as a nanny. Shawn...

Jessica S.

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Devin H.


Kingsville, MD

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Big Brother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Devin and I love working with kids. I recently returned from teaching high school aged students in West Africa. I currently work as a special needs teacher and I am pursuing my masters in education. I am hoping to gain some additional income tutoring and/or babysitting. I have work as a tutor and teacher and...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Devin is great with kids! He always engages in fun and active play. He is dependable and punctual. My kids adore him!"

Keri M.

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Tammy R.


Belcamp, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Phoenicia S.


Perry Hall, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and was a nanny through college. I lived abroad working as a teacher and international aid worker for several years. Since then, I've continued working with children in both education and human services fields, taking occasional childcare gigs on the side whenever possible. I have...
Phoenicia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Phoenicia has watched my son a few times now and she is absolutely wonderful. She took such great care of him when he was sick and was in constant communication with me. She took detailed notes of his day and made sure I was always aware of what was going on. And...

Kimberly F.

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Krystalynne P.


Perry Hall, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Krystalynne. I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. Recently relocated back to Maryland (my home town) from San Diego, CA. Was most recently babysitting for multiple families in San Diego in the military community we were living in. I babysat for over 5 families regularly, and also was a nanny for 5...
5.0
"Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!"

Virginia B.

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Melissa B.


Edgewood, MD

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Melissa and I am a nanny/newborn care specialist. I have over 15 of years experience in childcare. I have extensive experience with newborns and postpartum care. I have worked with siblings, multiples, premies and babies with special needs. While I do nanny for children and babies of all ages where I really...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa has been our PT nanny going on a year and we absolutely love her. Our 17 month old twin boys affectionately call her 'MiMi' and are always so happy to see her. Her extensive experience in childcare made us feel very comfortable with her looking after our...

Michael Y.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Emily G.


Nottingham, MD

$22/hr6 yrs exp

I have been working with children for about 9 years. From new borns to pre teens! Once I was old enough to start babysitting I jumped right in! By the end of high school I became a nanny. Children have so much to teach us in this world. I love doing crafts and activities with them and seeing their faces light up! Allowing them...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emily is an absolutely wonderful caregiver and someone we look forward to using again and again! My daughter didn’t stop talking about her time with Emily and it was so sweet. They really connected and that helped me feel comfortable as well. Emily was warm with my...

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Briella D.


Bel Air, MD

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

26-Year-Old Female Looking For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Position

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am 30 years old and I have over 9 years of prior nanny experience. My last job was with an Acton Academy learning community as a guide in Harford County. I also recently had a baby girl and am loving the Mommy life! Ideally, I would like to find a position that allows me to bring her along with me. Even before I...
Briella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Briella is wonderful. Our two children love her and were excited when she would arrive for the day. She is a great babysitter who truly cares for the children she watches."

Rebecca B.

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Ana F.


Perry Hall, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Big Sister Looking For Some Fun

A bit about me I'm 22 years old I'm a very patient, fun, kind, lovely and trustworthy. mostof my experience is with older kids, age between 7-14 what I like to do with them: play with toys, puzzles, video games, play outside, read book, watch movies, arts and crafts I'd describe my personality as caring, hard working, calm...
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Amanda B.


Bel Air, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi my name is Amanda. I live in Harford County with my family. I have my teaching certification in Special Education and have 9 years of teaching experience. I love working with kids and have an added bonus of working with those with special needs!
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica M.


Abingdon, MD

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Elderly/seniors

I have a doctorate in physical therapy and a 1. 5-year-old. I currently work in a hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and special needs. Have personal and educational experience with children and happy to do overnights in senior living facilities as well!
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Barbara V.


Middle River, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people and making their day less stressful by helping them with their daily needs. This is rewarding in itself. I am enthusiastic, pleasant, fun, hardworking and dependable. My job experiences include dementia, aging, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injuries, ostomy care, eye care, diabetes, MS, autism and...
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Autumn D.


White Marsh, MD

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

All About Me!

Hello! My name is Autumn and I am resident of Baltimore, MD. I am a junior in college studying Music and Business Administration. I am home for winter break and am looking to assist your families needs in any way. I am CPR certified as of November 2021 and have a drivers license. I also have experience with special needs...

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